Find Local Yard Waste Removal Companies in Columbia, MO
No yard waste removal companies near Columbia are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
Felled trees are not taken as bulky items. Not accepted: felled trees.
For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Columbia is 6.4 miles northeast of the city center.
Yard Waste Removal companies near Columbia
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a yard waste removal company in Columbia
- Check the city option first. In Columbia: scheduled large item and major appliance pickup for curbside homes; one bulky item free each fiscal year. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and check on their websites that they take brush, limbs and yard waste.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: bag leaves and bundle branches the way the city asks.
Typical cost of yard waste removal
Brush pile removal typically costs $150 to $200 per pickup-truck load; a full yard cleanup typically costs $125 to $400.
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Is the green waste composted or mulched, and do you haul large logs and stumps?
Brush, limbs and yard waste: what Columbia takes
Not accepted
- Felled trees
Local rules that apply to brush, limbs and yard waste
- Columbia's household hazardous waste facility, 1313 Lakeview Avenue, is open to Columbia and Boone County residents on the first and third Saturdays from April to October, 8 a.m. to noon. Source
How pickup works in Columbia
Columbia picks up large items only when you ask, through the CoMo Recycle and Trash app or by phone. One bulky item is free each fiscal year, and after that it's $21.50 for the first item plus $5 for each extra one. Major appliances cost $21.50 to $29 each and are collected on your trash day.
The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out brush, limbs and yard waste; they follow the general bulky item rules.
City contact: 573-874-2489
City fees for brush, limbs and yard waste
- One bulky item free each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30).
The city's fee list has no separate charge for brush, limbs and yard waste. All Columbia bulk pickup fees
Where to take brush, limbs and yard waste near Columbia
Landfills for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some landfills keep a separate brush or green waste area. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Columbia Sanitary Landfill (6.4 mi northeast of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Composting yard waste in Columbia
No public yard waste or compost drop-off is mapped in OpenStreetMap near Columbia yet, so the city's own yard waste collection described above, or home composting for leaves and grass, are the main options.
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Areas served around Columbia
Columbia is in Boone County, Missouri. This page covers the 3 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 65201, 65202, 65203.
Other cities we cover nearby: Topeka, KS (181 mi), Peoria, IL (190 mi), Cedar Rapids, IA (211 mi), Broken Arrow, OK (276 mi), Rockford, IL (286 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbia pick up brush, limbs and yard waste?
Felled trees are not taken as bulky items. Not accepted: felled trees.
When does Columbia collect yard waste and brush?
Felled trees are not taken as bulky items.
What does it cost to get rid of brush, limbs and yard waste in Columbia?
The city fee list has no separate line for brush, limbs and yard waste; the general rule is: One bulky item free each fiscal year (October 1 to September 30). Private yard waste removal nationally: Brush pile removal typically costs $150 to $200 per pickup-truck load; a full yard cleanup typically costs $125 to $400.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Columbia city center, or with an address in Columbia, whose name or tags match yard waste removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Columbia?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.